Sep 16, 2012 08:50 PM
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(Updated Oct 11, 2012 11:56 PM)
Here is my first review (on 16th Sep'12) after reading a lot of reviews in Mouthshut:
Started researching about gearless two-wheelers since last two months since commuting by petrol car was really becoming expensive and moreover needed something which even my wife could use (since she doesn't know driving). Firstly, didn't want to go for Honda Activa and Suzuki Access because they were everywhere and it was just boring to think about using them, though, I knew that I was taking a risk by not going for the tried and tested ones. But be it.
And then going by looks, I shortlisted Hero Maestro, Suzuki Swish and TVS Wego. Thought would at least test ride all 3 of them. And finally, yesterday, the day came when I set out to test-ride. While researching about TVS Wego, found many reviews that the battery just doesn't last after 5-6 months and problems creep up with the self-start because of the battery, so it was always playing at the back of my mind.
We first went to Suzuki showroom (Aryan Motors, K.R.Puram, Bangalore) since my wife had liked the looks of Swish the most. We were sceptical whether we would to get test ride because we didn't enquire before going. But luckily the dealer had one piece for test ride and readily agreed to give it for trying out (kudos to them). As soon as I started, it was raring to go, the pick-up was simply superb. And the ride was equally smooth. Though the horn sound was on the lower side. My wife also test rode and she loved it too. The dealer mentioned he could deliver it (we wanted Black) in 15 days. I was impressed and left to try out Hero Maestro.
Actually I had enquired about test-riding Hero Maestro (from Bhagath Motors, ORR, Bangalore) 2-3 days back and they outrightly said no test-ride possible since Maestro was in lot of demand (thumbs down to them). But still I took chance and went to the dealer showroom. For the first 10 mins there was no one to attend and finally when someone came, that person was not interested to explain or talk anything about Maestro. I felt like laughing at their apathy. Then I asked for test ride, and they asked me to wait 5-10 mins so that they could arrange. I was finally happy that at least we would get to test ride. By then, someone came and quoted the on-road price and mentioned that they would give immediate delivery on cash payment. I told then that I had been told to wait while the other person was arranging for test ride and I would definitely need to test ride first to decide, then the person mentioned that test ride would not be possible at all that day. I told very clearly that I would be deciding today and could not come again but as expected they were not bothered. So, I chucked Maestro.
Finally, it was the turn for TVS Wego, but as I mentioned it was playing in the back of my mid that Wego had problems with battery and moreover after test riding Swish, my heart was all out for Swish. So we chucked Wego too. And today, I made the full payment towards Swish to book it and I have been told to expect the delivery before 30th. So, quite looking forward to it.
Shall keep updating about our Swish!
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Updated on 29-Sep-12:
Hi, got the Swish delivery on 25th Sep'12, just 10 days after booking it, so really happy with Aryan Motors. Have clocked 100kms on Swish till now. As I mentioned on my earlier review, the ride is simply superb and the pick-up is the best part. I have been riding at the economy speed range of 30-50 km/hr (mostly because of traffic constraints) and I feel I would get mileage in excess of 40-45 km. I'm saying that because I filled around 6.3 litres (full tank was 6 litres though as per specs) on 25th; and after covering 100kms also, the fuel indicator is still near the 'F' mark.
Shall update on the actual mileage after filling petrol next!
Verdict till now: Swish is great!!
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Updated on 10-Oct-12
Happened to fill petrol 2-3 days back, well, the mileage after first full tank to full tank is 42 Kmpl...not bad I would say because of the rains and the heavy bangalore traffic!
Shall update more after first service!
